Average rent in Buffalo Grove, Chicago
The median asking rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,307 a month and the average is $2,315, based on 22 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,111 for a 1 bedroom, $2,366 for a 2 bedroom.
That is 16% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Buffalo Grove rent by apartment size
| Size | Median | Average | Range | Avg sq ft | Available |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 bedroom | $2,111 | $2,120 | $2,109–$2,149 | 818 | 4 |
| 2 bedroom | $2,366 | $2,359 | $2,107–$2,646 | 916 | 18 |
| All sizes | $2,307 | $2,315 | 22 |
Asking rent is the listed monthly price before any move-in special. Only apartments available right now are counted. See how we measure rent.
How Buffalo Grove compares
| Neighborhood | Median | Studio | 1 bedroom | 2 bedroom |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Buffalo Grove | $2,307 | n/a | $2,111 | $2,366 |
| West Loop | $2,813 | $2,360 | $2,889 | $4,116 |
| River North | $3,070 | $2,577 | $2,994 | $4,413 |
| South Loop | $2,856 | $2,378 | $2,755 | $3,495 |
| Streeterville | $3,206 | $2,654 | $3,079 | $4,502 |
| Gold Coast | $2,584 | $2,089 | $2,624 | $4,418 |
| Fulton Market | $3,271 | $2,476 | $3,177 | $4,407 |
| The Loop | $2,873 | $2,415 | $3,006 | $4,317 |
| Old Town | $3,129 | $2,605 | $3,084 | $4,354 |
| Uptown | $2,195 | $1,750 | $2,385 | $3,593 |
| Lakeshore East | $3,101 | $2,499 | $3,111 | $4,450 |
Frequently asked
What is the average rent in Buffalo Grove?
The median asking rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,307 a month and the average is $2,315, based on 22 apartments available in 1 building as of September 21, 2026. By size, the median is $2,111 for a 1 bedroom, $2,366 for a 2 bedroom.
How much is a 1 bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove?
The median asking rent for a 1 bedroom in Buffalo Grove is $2,111 a month, ranging from $2,109 to $2,149 across 4 available units, with an average size of 818 square feet.
How much is a 2 bedroom apartment in Buffalo Grove?
The median asking rent for a 2 bedroom in Buffalo Grove is $2,366 a month, ranging from $2,107 to $2,646 across 18 available units, with an average size of 916 square feet.
Is Buffalo Grove more expensive than the rest of Chicago?
The median asking rent in Buffalo Grove is $2,307. That is 16% below the Chicago median of $2,754, which covers 5,718 available apartments in 374 buildings.
Where do these numbers come from?
Precise Rent reads each building's own published pricing and availability every morning and afternoon. These figures count only apartments that are available right now, at the listed monthly price before any move-in special.